This Public Notice No. 25/2023, dated August 4, 2023, amends the conditions for the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) at E-136, specifically to allow the export of 'Wheat Flour (Atta) with Millets'. It provides specific guidelines and conditions under which such exports are permitted.
Key Changes
A new Note 3 is added to SION E-136, which was previously amended in Public Notice No. 62/2015-20 dated March 23, 2023.
Export of 'Wheat Flour (Atta) with Millets' is now allowed, subject to specific conditions.
The exported item must contain a minimum of 65% Wheat Flour (Atta) and a minimum of 15% Millets, in addition to any other ingredients.
Import entitlement of wheat under the Advance Authorization scheme for 'Wheat Flour Atta with Millets' will be calculated proportionally to the percentage of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) in the export item. For every 1 kg of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) exported, import of 1.07 kg of wheat is allowed.
Millets and other ingredients added to the export item must be sourced domestically.
The shipping bill must clearly indicate the percentage content of Whole Wheat Flour, Millets, and any other ingredients.
All other conditions specified earlier in Public Notice No. 38/2015-20 dated November 25, 2022, and Public Notice No. 62/2015-20 dated March 23, 2023, remain in effect.
Impact Analysis
Exporters of Wheat Flour
Action Item: Review and update export strategies to incorporate the new provisions for exporting wheat flour with millets. Ensure compliance with all specified conditions.
Importers of Wheat (under Advance Authorization)
Action Item: Understand the revised import entitlement calculations and adjust import plans accordingly.
Domestic Millet Producers
Action Item: Millet producers should prepare for potential increases in demand and ensure adequate supply.
Government
Action Item: Monitor export data and domestic millet production to assess the effectiveness of the policy.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The issuing authority for this public notice, responsible for formulating and implementing foreign trade policy.
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023: The overarching policy framework under which the DGFT operates and issues notifications related to import and export regulations.
SION E-136: Standard Input Output Norms for export of Wheat Flour, which is being amended by this notification.
Public Notice No. 62/2015-20 dated 23.03.2023: Previous public notice that amended SION E-136, to which this notification adds a new note.
Public Notice No. 38/2015-20 dated 25.11.2022: An earlier public notice whose conditions continue to be in force.
Wheat Flour (Atta): A key ingredient in the export item, with a minimum content requirement of 65%.
Millets: A key ingredient in the export item, with a minimum content requirement of 15%, and must be domestically sourced.
Advance Authorization: A scheme that allows duty-free import of inputs required for export production.
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 4th August, 2023
No. 25 /2023
Subject: Amendments in conditions of the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) at E-136 for export of
Wheat Flour-regarding.
F. No. 01/85/171/00014/DES.VI.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 & 2.04 of
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby
makes the following amendments:
For the SION E-136 as amended in Public Notice No. 62/2015-20 dated 23.03.2023, note 3 is added as
under:
Note 3: Export of ‘Wheat Flour (Atta) with Millets’ is also allowed subject to the conditions that:
a. The export item will contain a minimum of 65% Wheat Flour (Atta) & a minimum of 15% Millets in
addition to other ingredients (if any).
b. Import entitlement of Wheat under the Advance Authorization for such export items, i.e. ‘Wheat Flour Atta
with Millets’ will be calculated in proportion to the %age content of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta) in the export
item, i.e. for export of every 1 Kg of Whole Wheat Flour (Atta), import of 1.07 Kg of Wheat will be allowed.
c. Millets & other ingredients being added to the export item will be domestically sourced.
d. The export description in the SB will clearly indicate the %age content of Whole Wheat Flour, %age content
of Millets and other ingredients being added.
e. All other conditions specified earlier in Public Notice No.38/2015-20 dated 25.11.2022 and Public Notice
No.62/2015-20 dated 23.03.2023 will continue to be in force.
Effect to this Public Notice: SION E-136 is being amended to allow export of Wheat Flour (Atta) with
Millets.
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade
Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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